Onion Sauce - onions

Method

• Cut the onions into eighths.
• In a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in milk, seasoned with nutmeg, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
• Cook until onions are soft.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; add flour, stirring for 3 minutes or until bubbly.
• Add flavored milk all at once and whisk to combine ingredients smoothly.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until just boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
• If desired, strain the sauce through a fine sieve; return to saucepan to heat through.
• Serve hot.